Well…initially I really didn’t like only one pitching prospect in return for former batting champ and three-time All-Star Freddy Sanchez, but it looks like Alderson’s really good. He’s 6-1 with a 3.47 ERA in double-A and is only 20 years old. Wow.

It’s early and a small sampling of fans…but from what I see on the internet, [Bucs fans are happy] and [Giants fans are mad]. That’s good. Alderson appears to be the real deal. The 22nd overall pick in ’07 dominated the low minors and is already looking good in AA. He’s got excellent control–comparable to Brad Lincoln, without the surgeries.

Seriously, if you don’t like this deal, click the Giants fans link and read some comments. Hilarious.